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Provision of Legal Services

SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by Scottish Borders Council, is for the "Provision of Legal Services" and targets the services of an Edinburgh-based law firm capable of offering legal expertise and conducting court work for the Council. The tender falls under the services category, with an indicative value of £80,000 over four years. This open procedure will be conducted with the bid opening date set for 9 March 2020, and it is essential for bidders to be registered with the Law Society in Scotland. The contract period is set to commence on 1 April 2020, lasting until 31 March 2023, with a renewal option available after three years.

This tender represents excellent opportunities for legal firms, particularly those specialising in public law and having experience in court work, as it addresses the need for out-of-hours legal services, including urgent court actions. Businesses with a focus on community benefit initiatives will also find this procurement appealing, given that Scottish Borders Council is actively seeking engagement in sustainable community transformation through its contracts. Firms that can demonstrate their capability to meet the legal requirements and possess the necessary local credentials are well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

Provision of Legal Services

Notice Description

Scottish Borders Council is looking to engage the services of an Edinburgh Legal firm who can provide legal expertise and conduct court work on behalf of the Council. The objective of this contract is to ensure that Scottish Borders Council is properly and adequately represented in all Court of Session work, and to provide an "out of hour's service" for all court work at weekends and during public or other holiday periods as required. The value of the business is the indicative value over the next 4 years - this spend level can however vary depending on the cases which emerge.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Borders Council is looking to engage the services of an Edinburgh Legal firm who can provide legal expertise and conduct court work on behalf of the Council. The objective of this contract is to ensure that Scottish Borders Council is properly and adequately represented in all Court of Session work, and to provide an "out of hour's service" for all court work at weekends and during public or other holiday periods as required. Due to the diversity of services that the Legal Team requires to provide to the Council, it is important that the successful tenderer has experience in all areas and can offer best value.

Renewal: The contract will have a 12 month renewal option at the end of the 3 year contract. The value of the business being advertised at eighty thousand pounds is the aggregated value over the four year duration of the contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000611117
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385370
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79100000 - Legal services

79111000 - Legal advisory services

79112000 - Legal representation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£80,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Mar 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Mar 20205 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@scotborders.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1835824000

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWTOWN ST BOSWELLS
Postcode
TD6 0SA
Post Town
Galashiels
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Delivery Location
TLM91 Scottish Borders

Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Electoral Ward
Selkirkshire
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEDINGHAM CHALMERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB379445
    Provision of Legal Services - Scottish Borders Council is looking to engage the services of an Edinburgh Legal firm who can provide legal expertise and conduct court work on behalf of the Council. The objective of this contract is to ensure that Scottish Borders Council is properly and adequately represented in all Court of Session work, and to provide an "out of hour's service" for all court work at weekends and during public or other holiday periods as required. The value of the business is the indicative value over the next 4 years - this spend level can however vary depending on the cases which emerge.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385370
    Provision of Legal Services - Scottish Borders Council is looking to engage the services of an Edinburgh Legal firm who can provide legal expertise and conduct court work on behalf of the Council. The objective of this contract is to ensure that Scottish Borders Council is properly and adequately represented in all Court of Session work, and to provide an "out of hour's service" for all court work at weekends and during public or other holiday periods as required. The value of the business is the indicative value over the next 4 years - this spend level can however vary depending on the cases which emerge.

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